Elevated gardens at station inspired by sand dunes

2013-05-24T07:00:00+01:00

SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh metro project promoter ArRiyadh Development Authority has selected a design by Gerber Architekten of Germany for Olaya station, one of three major stations intended to create landmarks which 'will transform Riyadh streets as they become the most visible elements of the city's new world-class public transport system'.

Located at the intersection of lines 1 and 2 between Olaya Street and King Fahad Road, close to the Kingdom Tower and King Abdullah Road, the station will feature elevated public gardens and an undulating roof inspired by desert sand dunes. A large, open entrance hall will allow visitors to see across all four storeys of the building, including the two metro lines, a mezzanine level with shops and food halls and an open concourse housing the ticket barriers.

UK: The HyderWSP joint venture which main contractor Costain has appointed to undertake detailed design work for the rebuilding of Network Rail's London Bridge station has selected CCD Design & Ergonomics to provide human factors consultancy services.

TURKEY: Hakan Kiran Architecture and Dutch engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV have signed a memorandum of understanding for the design of the Kabatas Seagull Transportation Hub, an interchange between tram, funicular, bus and ferry services on the European side of Istanbul.